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Eric Smellers (9 oktober 1969) from Kuringen (Hasselt), Belgium, is a single father of twoo children and an amateur poker player.

On tuesday 4 december 2012 at 15.00 (3p.m.), at the Hollywood Cafe in Hasselt, Eric Smellers started his world record attempt to play the longest poker game ever. He broke professional Phil Laak's record (115 hours) with flying colours. Sunday 9 december 2012 around 10p.m., 125 hours later, he was able to write the record to his name. However, it took over a year (untill 6 january 2013) before Guinness recognised it.

He played No Limit Hold'em. Every hour, he had the right to take a 5 minute break, breaks he could save up to take a longer break later. Everyone who wanted to join him at the table, paid €5 or €10. At the end of his record attempt, Eric had raised over €6000. This money he donated to vzw Pinocchio, who endeavours to realize the wishes and the well-being of burned children.